Airy and lightweight - Allard USA

humeral fracture Brace fabrication Examples
• 3 sheets X-LITE ® Classic or
Premium 45 X 50 cm (18” x 20”)
• 4 - 6 sheets X-LITE ® PRePaRation
Classic or
Premium 2,5 cm (1”)
• Compression stockinette
• Felt Padding
• Straps (2pcs)
• Elastic bandage
3. hold the three sheets together and immerse in
water for a few seconds to adhere together.
6.Using 2,5 cm (1”) X-lite ® , heat these strips
in the water and apply around edge of brace.
at the end of one strip, overlap the next to
ensure edges don’t pull apart when moulding.
8. hold a rolling pin at a slight angle and press
firmly on the covered edges ONLY to create a
smooth finish.
11. Mold the brace onto the patient wrapping
from anterior - posterior - medial.
1. try pattern on patient and make necessary
adjustments.
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2. Prepare the three sheets of X-lite - the
middle sheet should be in the opposite
direction for increased rigidity.
4. Draw pattern onto material. 5. heat areas to cut in water to soften and
then cut.
7. heat edges one by one in water bath.
9. Put the buckles into place (for more information
about buckles - see page 18).
after placing the buckles - immerse the brace
into water to make it soft.
10. Before applying the brace onto patient,
apply enough talcum powder to overlap edges
to prevent sticking together.
12. with hand supported, help
patient lean toward the fracture
side, allowing the fracture
site to hang vertically while
maintaining
fracture alignment.